Back in the Saddle

I am very very very sorry for the long hiatus. A LOT has happened since my last post. I am seriously going to try and be so much better about posting. I will start with the birth of our second son and post everyday until I catch up.

We had our 2nd child, Austin, June 5. He was 3 weeks early. I had been having contractions on and off for weeks. I went shopping with a friend and Zach (up in Hendersonville, a good 45 minutes away from the hospital), Ryan was at work. I think was in denial that I was in labor. We went to lunch and she kept calling attention to my very regular contractions (she is a PA so knows what to look for). So she convinced me to go to the hospital to get checked and she went back to our house to watch Zach. I put my mom on standby and convinced Ryan I might actually be having a baby so he would come home from work and we headed to the hospital.

I got there and they got me all hooked up to the monitor. They put a call in to my doctor (who is the only one in her practice so she delivers all her babies) and did my obligatory mess of questions. I indeed was having contractions and was in labor. Dr. Nims called back and with my history and the fact that I was having regular contractions she said she would be there in an hour and we would be having a baby. I had a repeat c-section. We asked the nurse how long it would be after she got here to be in surgery and she said an hour, that Dr. Nims made it clear to have me prepped and ready and as soon as she got there we were having this baby. I think she had somewhere to be that night considering it was a Saturday.

We called my parents and they got on the road and we let Amanda know she was going to be there a bit longer with Zach since we were having a baby. This delivery was a whole lot smoother than with Zach, there was no rush, they were not as concerned about my safety as well as the baby's safety. They did a spinal this time which was so much better than my epidural and I was coherent the whole time. Austin James was born at 4:48pm, he was born on 6-5-2010 and was 6 pounds 5 ounces, 19 3/4 inches long. He looked so much bigger than Zach did but was actually smaller. He was a quiet baby from the second he came out which made me think something was wrong since Zach came out screaming at the top of his lungs.

All in all it was a very smooth delivery and Austin has been a very good, happy baby this far. Zach has adjusted well to being a big brother and aside from the jealousy sometimes he loves Austin a lot. He tried to give Austin fruit the first time he met him, not sure why but it was cute.

Flying by

Zach turned 2 last month (I know I am bad about posting) He had a great birthday and we enjoyed spending it with him.

I officially put in my notice at work. My last day is May 28. I am very excited and nervous to be staying at home. I am thrilled to be able to spend this time with my boys.

This pregnancy seems to be flying by. I think I am as big as I was ever with Zach. All in all I am feeling pretty well. I have had a lot of braxton hicks contractions this time but hopefully they are not doing a thing and I don't get put on bedrest again. I have a doctor appointment Tuesday and we will see what she says.

Stress

How is it possible to be stressed out about work when you are not even at work? I took the day off because Zach seemed under the weather this morning. He is now doing much better (of course). I think it was all a ploy to get some mommy time. Although he did take an almost 4 hour nap so he must have needed the sleep.

Anyway, back to the work thing. I have been trying to help out so they won't have so much to do there but I feel like I am walking on eggshells with every little thing I ask (it is like this when I am there too), even the tiniest of things. But when it is them they will leave me high and dry in a heartbeat. I am just so stressed out and don't know what to do about it. I come home most days and am so upset and on the verge of tears. Now I know pregnancy hormones have something to do with it but still. I know this can not be good for me and the baby. I had work stress last time with Zach (although not near as much as now) and I went into labor 8 weeks early, got put on bedrest with 6 weeks to go and had him two weeks later. Most of that was that I had pre-eclampsia and it had gotten so bad that I was risking my life keeping him in. I just don't want my blood pressure to go up at all. It has been good this far but my doctor is very no-nonsense and she will put me on bedrest in a heartbeat. I really don't want to do that because it is very hard to care for a 2 year old when you can't get up or lift anything. Putting this out there on paper helps and I know Ryan and my Mom are sick of hearing about it and I try to not talk about it but sometimes it is very hard.

I appreciate being able to vent here. Thanks for "listening"

Found it!

I am 18 weeks pregnant today! It is amazing how fast it is flying by this time. I guess when you have a toddler to run after you don't really think about it as much as the first time. We bought Zach's big boy furniture. We ended up getting him a queen because it was the same price as the full. We will be moving his crib and furniture into the babies room. We did by a glider for the nursery. I am so excited because we did not have that with Zach, we just had a plain old Rocking chair. It served it's purpose but wasn't very comfortable.

Zach is doing well. His new thing is to get into things. He likes to climb into his toy box and play in there or into his book basket and play while sitting in there. He has gotten stuck more times than I can count. His hearing test went great. He passed with flying colors. I am sure he will talk eventually. He has been saying more words the last week or so. I am sure it will take off all at once. He was a month early and I have to keep telling myself that.

I have been having a rough time at work lately and am just ready to be done. Vacation in 2 weeks will help. I can't wait. Or last kid free vacation for awhile and Zach gets to go to his first Bunn Super Bowl. My parents are so excited.

We find out February 5 what the baby is. I can't wait. I have a feeling it is a girl but a boy would be just as great (we do have all the stuff for a boy) This baby is very active and I have been feeling baby kicks a lot the last week. It might be more active than Zach was. When I try and find the heartbeat with the doppler it will kick it and "run" I guess I am already being an annoying mom by bugging it.

18 weeks

Wel I posted a whole long blog and somehow deleted it. So now I am frustrated and I just going to post these pics. Zach is 22 months old and I am 18 weeks pregnant. I will do another post soon.

Long time...Lots of Changes

Ok, so I have been bad, very bad with blogging. Things have been so crazy and I just let it get away from me. Zach is 22 months old today. I can't believe my baby is almost 2. It has flown by. He is doing great and very active. He is finally getting his I-teeth so he has been a bit cranky lately an waking up super early. I just leave him in his crib and he plays for an hour or so (which is good at 5:15 in the morning) He is very curious about things and how they work and how to make them go together. I keep saying he is going to be an engineer one day. He is still not talking a whole lot. He babbles a ton but doesn't have a lot of real words. We are having his hearing checked Friday. Ryan thinks I am crazy but I say rather be safe than sorry.

In other news, we found out in October we are expecting baby #2. We are so excited and can't wait for the baby to be here. When we ask Zach where the baby is he runs over and lifts my shirt and sticks his finger in my belly button. It is very cute. I am sure he won't like the baby as much when it is not in my belly anymore but he will adjust. We find out February 5 what we are having. Hopefully the baby is not shy about it. I have a feeling (and Ryan agrees) it is a girl. I have been much sicker this time around than I was with Zach and just feeling different. I really don't have a preference on one or the other.

Ryan and I are going to the Bahamas in February as well. We leave the 7th. Zach gets to attend a fun Superbowl Part at his Gigi's and Grandpa's then my mom is bringing him back up to our house for the rest of the week. We are headed to Sandals with some friends so it should be lots of fun. I can't wait. Al you can eat food. Perfect for a pregnant lady and hopefully they have some virgin drinks I can sip on by the pool.

I promise to do my best in updating this from now on. Here are some pictures of the last few months.

First Haircut